What does it mean when the sakura (cherry blossoms) are at their “peak” bloom, and how is that determined? In Japan, seeing cherry blossoms is a hobby and a way of life.
Sakura has become a cultural symbol associated with many traditional Japanese activities in spring, including the custom of hanami (flower viewing). Most types of cherry blossoms have their unique beauty and different flowering times.
Plum blossoms plus seasonal foods and sweets mark the transition into spring step by step until the cherry blossoms kick off public life.
‘Flower viewing’ was originally reserved for a different blossom and the upper class. Nowadays, it’s enjoyed by everyone.
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